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Road chaos in icy 'perfect storm'

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

A "perfect storm" of freezing rain falling on icy roads has caused chaos on the roads.

Referendum views 'need to be aired'

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

Some politicians in pro-Union parties are "privately enthusiastic" for Scottish independence and should be allowed to speak their minds without fear of party discipline, Green leader Patrick Harvie has said.

Budget cash announced for councils

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

Councils will share funds of £11.5 billion in the coming year, Finance Secretary John Swinney has said.

Gas leak evacuates Shell oil rig

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:16 GMT

An oil platform was partially evacuated earlier this week when a gas leak was detected, Shell has said.

Diageo drink sales decline in UK

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:25:14 GMT

Drinks giant Diageo has said sales in the UK were falling behind its continental neighbours - although Britons are still lapping up vodka and Baileys.

Drivers warned to watch out for ice

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:25:15 GMT

Motorists have been warned of hazardous driving conditions as freezing rain and ice are expected to hit most parts of the country.

MSPs to welcome education funding

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:25:18 GMT

An extra £30 million in funding for post-16 education and training is to be welcomed by MSPs.

Man dies after head-on collision

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:25:16 GMT

A young man has died following a head-on collision between two cars.

Suicides 'high among young men'

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:19 GMT

The gap between suicide rates north and south of the border is widening and is largely down to the rise in the number of young Scottish men taking their own life, statistics show.

'Fantastic response' to vote debate

WestLothian Courier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:18 GMT

A campaign set up to gather opinion about Scotland's constitutional future has had a "fantastic response".

Travel warning as ice expected

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:25:15 GMT

Freezing rain and ice are expected to affect most parts of the country on Thursday, forecasters have warned.

BBC explains Salmond cancellation

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:25:15 GMT

The BBC has defended its decision not to include Alex Salmond in its coverage of Saturday's Scotland-England rugby clash.

No prosecution of rail fare row man

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

A man caught on camera throwing an alleged fare dodger off a train will not be prosecuted, the Crown Office said.

Pedestrian dies after car accident

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

A man has died after being hit by a car in a city street.

Budget cash for colleges, housing

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:14 GMT

Extra cash for colleges and housing has been approved as part of the Scottish Government's Budget.

Snow set to settle over 'wide area'

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:14 GMT

Up to 3in (8cm) of snow could fall in parts of the UK as the big freeze continues.

Rail signal staff to strike again

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Rail signalling workers are to stage two fresh strikes in a row over career progression following the breakdown of talks.

Police name bus fall death woman

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

An elderly woman who died in hospital after falling on a bus has been named by police.

Family devastated by boy's death

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

The family of a "bright, happy and bubbly" five-year-old boy who died after collapsing at a sports centre have said they are devastated at their loss.

Pandas a hit with YouTube viewers

WestLothian Courier — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

They have a reputation for sleeping and eating but the UK's only giant pandas have now been showing off their climbing skills after keepers gave them new toys to play with.